Morning Minutes: Sept. 26

Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

Word of the Day

Regale rih-GAIL (verb) To entertain sumptuously; to feast with delicacies; to give pleasure or amusement to - www.merriam-webster.com

Website of the Day

All About Apples
www.allaboutapples.com/varieties

In honor of Johnny Appleseed’s birthday, head to this apple website, which lists the many varieties of apples. There also is a link to find an orchard near you, as well as other apple-related information.

Number to Know

7.5 percent: Amount of apples that the U.S. produces for the world, the second highest amount (China is first).

This Day in History

Sept. 26, 1960: In Chicago, the first televised debate takes place between presidential candidates Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy.

Today’s Featured Birthday

Singer/actress Olivia Newton-John (62)

Daily Quote

“Nature is the most beautiful thing we have. It's better than art because it's from the creator.” - Olivia Newton-John

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